Summary Although it isn’t a traditional Soulslike,Black Myth: Wukonghas strong ties to the genre, and may be the latest to inspire other games. In just a couple of days,Black Myth: Wukongsold over ten million units on PC and PS5 alone, instantly making it a massive success. It’s hard to say if it will have a big enough tail to matchElden Ring, which has garnered over twenty-five million lifetime sales, but the yearsBlack Myth: Wukongspent in development have clearly paid off....

Quick Links Melee weapons may not be as crucial as guns inOnce Human, but they still provide much-needed relief when monsters get a little too close for comfort. Having a decent melee weapon can help you survive such emergencies, and if you’re looking for a reliable pick, look no further than theStun Baton. The Stun Baton is widely accepted as one of thebest melee weapons inOnce Human. It’s handy in a pinch, fairly cheap to craft, and doesn’t need any investment to be useful....

Black Myth: Wukongheavily draws inspiration from the ancientChinese mythologicalnovel, called Journey to the West. One of the most iconic characters in Journey to the West is a rather mischievous monkey king namedSun Wukong, who has extraordinary powers. While it seems pretty straightforward that you’d play as Sun Wukong himself,Black Myth: Wukongintroduces an intriguing twist that suggests that you may actually not be playing as the legendary Monkey King. This begs the question: who do you really play as inBlack Myth: Wukong?...

Summary When theDan Da Dananime was first announced, it quickly drew comparisons towildly popular series likeChainsaw ManandJujutsu Kaisen. The connection wasn’t unfounded - the series' creator, Yukinobu Tatsu, had previously worked as an assistant on bothChainsaw ManandHell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku. To add fuel to the fire, the creators of these hit series recommendedDan Da Danto their eager fan bases. With such a pedigree and a premise that seemed tailor-made for shōnen success, it was only a matter of time before the series became the “next big thing”, it really only needed to wait for an anime adaptation....

Summary It isn’t a simple task to gain a foothold in the gaming industry, and many studios have failed due to projects not finding popularity, or an inability to find funding for creative projects. Sometimes, studios have to make compromises in their creative visions to meet financial incentives and please publishers. Remedy, a studio known for its off-the-wall ideas seen in franchises likeControl, may be able to avoid this fate thanks in part to a new partnership with Annapurna Interactive....

Quick Links Each and every zone within Khaz Algar takes you deeper below the surface of Azeroth inWorld of Warcraft: The War Within. At the very depths of Khaz Algar, you will find the dark and forebodingkingdom of the Nerubians: Azj-Kahet. Danger lurks around every corner, but there are plenty of rewards for those who can brave the terrors of Azj-Kahet. For playershunting the Skyriding Glyphs, this is their last stop....

Summary The recent announcement ofYakuza Kiwamicoming to the Nintendo Switch marks the first time the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s beloved franchise will be available on a Nintendo console outside of Japan. Given how the series has boomed in popularity in recent years – despite the rebranding fromYakuzatoLike a Dragon –it makes sense that publisher Sega would want to make the series accessible to as many players as possible. WhileYakuza Kiwami’s Nintendo Switch port should help the game find a new audience, the franchise as a whole can be somewhat confusing for new players due in part to the rebranding and the multiple potential starting points players can choose from....

Summary PopularYouTubepersonality Liz Wheeler recently ignited a social media firestorm after declaring that men who play video games are “peak unattractive.” The provocative statement from the femaleYouTubefigure quickly went viral, attracting widespread responses from the gaming community and beyond. Gaming is a widely enjoyed activity that brings entertainment, creativity, and a sense of connection to people across the globe. Millions of people play games on a daily basis across a variety of platforms, including Switch, PlayStation, and PC, making it a significant part of modern entertainment....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis a highly anticipated title for two reasons: it is the first game in the series to feature Zelda as the main playable character and the first in the series to depart from the new formula that was introduced inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Fans have been requesting that Zelda be the main playable protagonist in aLegend of Zeldagame for years now, soZelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas been well-received ahead of its release even for that reason alone....

Summary HoYoverse releases update 1.1 for its action titleZenless Zone Zero, adding new characters, missions, as well as a ton of quality of life changes and tweaks. Following in the footsteps of HoYoverse’s other hit titles,Zenless Zone Zerohas already become another massive hit for the developer. UnlikeHonkai Star RailorGenshin Impact,Zenlessis more of stylistic hack and slash action game, pitting teams of characters against enemies in smaller spaces almost like a fighting game....

Post-apocalyptic settings are common in gaming, offering a harrowing insight into how the world may become so far removed from what is familiar to us. It often prompts feelings of reflection and introspection. Despite the tonally compelling andnarratively engaging aspects of the post-apocalypse, not all stories contain realism. There are, however, some games that contain one or more core realistic values that help to ground their otherwise unrealistic settings. This allows players to get an insight into the post-apocalyptic setting, one way or another....

Summary A classic 90s franchise is coming back in the modern era with the upcomingTokyo Xtreme Racer,a revival of the racing franchise made popular on the Sega Dreamcast set to release as a PC exclusive on Steam. While little is known about the title for now, it serves as the first mainline entry in theTokyo Xtreme Racerseries since 2006, whenImport Tuner Challengewas released on the Xbox 360. Debuting on the Super Nintendo in 1994 under the titleShotoku Battle ‘94,Tokyo Xtreme Raceris a fast-paced racing title where players challenge different racers and upgrade their vehicles with various custom parts....

Summary The Boysis approaching the end of its legendary run, but that doesn’t mean fans are going to escape their Vought-mandated entertainment fix, as a highly sought development in the world ofThe Boyshas recently been confirmed to be happening. The Boyshas been a massive success, garnering massive praise and a large fan base at a time when the superhero genre was coming off a high point to new lows. Serving as a critique and parody of the genre itself as well as contemporary issues, politics, corporatism, and more, the show has managed to strike a chord in many viewers, towing the line between gore-fest and laugh inducing moments perfectly....